--- title: "GB-Luton: Digital and Financial Inclusion Community Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd960681-c6b4-4cdb-939e-5e209400610c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd960681-c6b4-4cdb-939e-5e209400610c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd960681-c6b4-4cdb-939e-5e209400610c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd960681-c6b4-4cdb-939e-5e209400610c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ALDWYCK HOUSING GROUP" published: "2016-12-01" --- # GB-Luton: Digital and Financial Inclusion Community Training Buyer: ALDWYCK HOUSING GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd960681-c6b4-4cdb-939e-5e209400610c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd960681-c6b4-4cdb-939e-5e209400610c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd960681-c6b4-4cdb-939e-5e209400610c.json) ## Summary The Aldwyck Housing Group is procuring a tender titled "GB-Luton: Digital and Financial Inclusion Community Training," aimed at enhancing digital and financial skills among their customers in the East of England. This tender falls under the services category and is currently in the active planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 16th December 2016 at 17:00. The contract's execution is expected to commence on 5th January 2017 and conclude by 31st March 2017. The procurement is being carried out through an open procedure method, highlighting its accessible nature for interested vendors. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) capable of delivering training in digital skills and financial literacy. Businesses that specialise in educational services, particularly those focused on vocational training and personal development, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to engage up to 75 participants, emphasising the potential for service providers to make a substantial impact while fostering customer engagement through effective training delivery. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 30 November 2016 for the following reason: Due to technical issue notice was not published therefore we have extended the submission deadline to 16th December 2016 at 17:00To provide a (pilot) project training Aldwyck customers throughout its areas of operation to maximise use of digital communication and financial management tools. This is not an introduction to IT/Digital Inclusion. It is suggested that the delivery will be small groups (up to 14 per cohort), up to 6 sessions per cohort. Delivery to take place between January - March 2017. This project will equip tenants with the core digital skills to manage their daily activities using a digital platform e.g. online banking, comparison website, accessing Aldwyck's online portal etc. to reduce financial exclusion and maximise the money they have. It will improve the engagement between the business and its customers. The supplier must: *Develop digital inclusion training content - with a focus on financial inclusion achieved through digital means *Encourage a channel shift by teaching residents how to interact with Aldwyck's online portals - and other organisations, including social media *Manage communications with participants and deliver digital inclusion training content Training material should include (but is not limited to) the following topics: Utilising Online Banking Changing utilities Managing Budgets Benefits claim advice (if applicable) Maximising income Job search (if applicable) Utilising Aldwyck's online portals iSetting up social media accounts - inc. Linked in, Twitter & Facebook Using Emails Maximising the use of mobile devices Aldwyck Housing Group will undertake the marketing mail out for the courses to its customers/residents. The supplier must have the capability of independently handling applications to the training courses and communicating with potential participants, holding waiting lists and allocating participants to available courses, and notifying participants when and where courses will take place. It is expected that participants will be trained on the devices available to them (laptops, phones, tablets), but some will require use of training equipment provided by the trainer as part of the delivery. Aldwyck will not provide this equipment. The cost of venue hire is included in the overall project delivery cost, and to be arranged by the supplier. Where appropriate Aldwyck venues can be utilised (at no cost where possible). A fully inclusive fee is, therefore, required. Provide a full and comprehensive evaluation of the training and impacts achieved for customers. The outcome of the contract will help determine if a whole business roll out is feasible. Payment will be based on the number of participants successfully completing the course. A fee per successful participant will form part of the quotation. Between 48 (minimum) and 75 participants will be expected to complete. All suppliers must be approved supplier of Aldwyck Housing Group before any contract can be confirmed. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748ab9c1-700f-4268-97fb-d4e09e1174cc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ALDWYCK HOUSING GROUP | | Locality | HOUGHTON REGIS | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU5 5UZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Houghton Regis West | | Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services - 80533100 - Computer training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 1 Dec 2016 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748ab9c1-700f-4268-97fb-d4e09e1174cc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748ab9c1-700f-4268-97fb-d4e09e1174cc 1st December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Luton:-Digital-and-Financial-Inclusion-Community-Training/438VH33488 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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